Manager, Procurement

2 weeks ago

Ipswich, Australia Ipswich City Council Full time

About Ipswich City Council
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Heritage Meets Energy:Ipswich blends rich heritage with vibrant energy, making it a hub of growth in South East Queensland
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Diverse Landscape:From proud communities to diverse landscapes, Ipswich offers a unique blend of history and modernity
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Workplace Culture: Our workplace thrives on communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency and leadership values
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Service Delivery:Council teams operate across various industries delivering essential services to our community

About the role


This role will enable you to develop and champion the strategic direction of the Procurement Branch to ensure value for money for our fast growing city.


You will play a pivotal role in managing operational, resourcing, governance, and contract management functions to ensure service delivery across multiple categories.

As Manager, Procurement you will have the opportunity to:

  • Develop and deliver a contemporary procurement strategy
  • Implement Strategic Contracting principles
  • Manage and oversee performance and deliverables in the key areas of Information Communication and Technology (ICT), Goods and Services, Building Construction and Maintenance, and Procurement Operations
  • Provide leadership and direction striving towards continuous improvement
View the position description for more details about the role.

About you

Your experience and skills will include:

  • Extensive experience in achieving strategic objectives through effective planning and allocation of resources
  • Demonstrated experience working within a complex organisation with a detailed understanding of procurement and contract management operations
  • Collaboration with stakeholders to achieve business outcomes while delivering commercial benefits
  • Preferably have a relevant tertiary qualification

About the benefits


This is a fixed-term contract with an attractive remuneration package that includes superannuation of up to 12.25% and leave loading.


  • Become a key member of a team that is passionate and dedicated to building a positive, inclusive, and constructive workplace culture
  • Supportive culture that promotes a healthy work/life balance
  • Ongoing learning, development and career opportunities
  • Employee health and wellbeing programs
  • Four (4) weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading, cultural leave and other leave options
  • A variety of salary packaging options that includes, financial advice, income protection insurance, professional membership, novated leases and more

Join us


If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.


  • A cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of this role
  • A resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences/tickets/qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold
Closing date: 19 May 2024


Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment screening which will include a criminal history check.

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability.

We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.

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